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The Las Vegas Raiders have announced that Aidan O'Connell will be the starting quarterback for their upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, replacing Gardner Minshew. Minshew's performance over the first five games has been inconsistent, leading to this significant change. O'Connell, who had a strong finish to the previous season, is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the team's offense.
- The Raiders are looking for a spark in their offense by starting Aidan O'Connell.
- Minshew's inconsistency, despite a solid completion percentage, has led to his benching.
Aidan O'Connell | QB
Breakout
Pickup
Week 6
- O'Connell had a strong finish last season with eight touchdowns and no interceptions in the final four games.
- He is expected to lead the Raiders against the Steelers.
Gardner Minshew | QB
Injury
Trade
4 pass TDs
5 interceptions
- Minshew completed 70.7% of his passes for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns but had five interceptions.
- His performance included a critical 100-yard pick-six that impacted the team's recent loss.
Las Vegas Raiders
- The Raiders are making a significant change at quarterback to improve their offensive performance.
- Coaching decisions are being closely watched as they look to regain momentum in the season.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- The Steelers will face a new starting quarterback, which could change their defensive strategy.
- They need to capitalize on the Raiders' quarterback transition to secure a win.